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Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection cost in Louisiana

Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Louisiana

$397Typical
$252 – $1,183Most listed prices

From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $1,054 (most listed prices $211–$3,214).

Cheapest in Louisiana

  1. DeSoto Regional Health System
    Hospital · Mansfield, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $235

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · Jefferson, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Doctor fee only
    $252
    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  3. Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses multiple facilities, including OMC – Jeff Hwy, OMC – Baptist, OMC – Clearview, Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and OMC – West Bank Campus)
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Doctor fee only
    $252
    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - (This file encompasses mu price fil · checked Oct 2026
  4. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $331

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Ochsner St. Anne Hospital
    Hospital · Raceland, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $346

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $348

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $385

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. New Orleans East Hospital
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $395

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $397

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  10. Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
    Hospital · Kenner, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $451

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $611

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Park Place Surgical Hospital
    Hospital · Lafayette, LA
    Brain fluid tap through existing opening, without injection
    Facility fee only
    $785

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Park Place Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

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Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.